The System

A simple system for everyday watering.

RaiSmart brings together irrigation controls, solar power, a camera, and a mobile app to help a farmer manage watering when away from the garden.

Inside the RaiSmart control box
Inside the RaiSmart field installation.
Components

What makes up the system?

Irrigation controls

Connected electronics control the watering equipment.

Solar power

A solar panel, charge controller, and battery provide power for the system.

Mobile access

A mobile app and camera allow the farmer to check the system and view the garden remotely.

Hardware

A closer look at the hardware.

The ESP32 board and its wiring
The ESP32 controller and its wiring.
The battery used for storage
Battery storage for the solar-powered system.
Mobile

Checking in from a phone.

Mobile access gives the farmer a way to check the system when away. The camera provides an additional view of the garden.

RaiSmart mobile dashboard
RaiSmart’s mobile dashboard, showing pump controls and sensor readings.